Red Lodge, MT

Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon county, is 55 miles SW of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 434 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 2,177.

The People and Families of Red Lodge

In Red Lodge, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Red Lodge, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Lodge had a median family income of $40,260. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Red Lodge. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Red Lodge, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Red Lodge favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Red Lodge.

Red Lodge Housing

Red Lodge has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Red Lodge might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Red Lodge, 79% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Red Lodge -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Red Lodge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Red Lodge, MT

Comparing Red Lodge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Red Lodge Almanac

Red Lodge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Lodge Public Libraries

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Red Lodge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Red Lodge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Red Lodge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Red Lodge High Schools (2004)

RED LODGE HIGH SCHOOL
413 SOUTH OAKES
406-446-1903
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 162 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

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